Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Galactus Revealed As Final Boss

"Marvel vs. Capcom 3: The Fate of Two Worlds," the long-awaited latest entry in Capcom's crossover fight franchise, hits store shelves in exactly one week. But Capcom has one final surprise before that release: the final character, Galactus.

Galactus, the planet-eating scourge of the universe who made his first appearance in the pages of the Fantastic Four, joins "Marvel vs. Capcom 3's" roster as the final boss. Capcom has built buzz over the past few months by slowly revealing characters in pairs. Some of the other recent reveals include fan favorites such as Final Fight's Mike Haggar, and X-Men's Phoenix, as well as surprising selections such as Okami's Amaterasu and Dr. Strange villain Dormammu.

Thirty-eight playable characters have been unveiled thus far, but gamers who purchase the $69.99 "Marvel vs. Capcom 3" Special Edition from Gamestop will receive a code to download two additional characters: "Marvel vs. Capcom 2's" Jill Valentine and Shuma Gorath. The standard edition will be priced at $59.99.

"Marvel vs. Capcom 3" is the first game in the series to have its initial release on home video game consoles. The Marvel vs. Capcom series began life as an arcade game with 1998's "Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes," which was followed by a sequel, 2000's "Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes." The series is known for its 2D, team-based fighting, and flashy, screen-filling combos.

"Marvel vs. Capcom 3" will be released on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms on February 15.

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